Updating previous reports, Eric Mangini, former head coach of the Cleveland Browns, is a candidate for the Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator position, reports Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean. However, the two sides have not discussed a contract thus far. It appears the Titans will take their time to make a decision. Head coach Jeff Fisher, according to sources, is expected to talk to a number of candidates during the coming week. Jim Mora Jr., Clancy Pendergast (University of California), and Gregg Williams (currently with the New Orleans Saints) could be options, or the team could look to promote assistant head coach Dave McGinnis to defensive coordinator. There is also a situation that could see Fisher handling the defensive play calling himself.

Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports Oakland Raiders secondary coach Clancy Pendergast is leaving the team to become the defensive coordinator at the University of California, according to a source.

ESPN.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs informed former defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast early Wednesday, Jan. 13, that they would be terminating his contract, sources close to the situation told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

AZCardinals.com reports Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast believes employing a versatile scheme, including a 3-4 defensive front, will allow the defense to be more productive this season. "We are going to use a variety of different fronts which will utilize our personnel to the best of their ability so that we will give the defense the best chance to be successful," Pendergast said.